General Information Category
Basketball Band and the NCAA Women’s Tournament
Mar. 24, 2012—This past Sunday I was invited to cheer on our Lady ‘Dores in the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament as a member of the Spirit of Gold Basketball Pep Band.
ASB “Hangin’ Around” in Kyle, South Dakota and Area
Mar. 23, 2012—*Co-authored by Samantha Orland* For Alternative Spring Break this year, we went to Kyle, South Dakota to live on the Pine Ridge reservation of the Lakota Sioux and to assist in a local elementary school. The 26.5 hour car ride definitely led to ASBonding, and the service made us feel like we could make a difference, even for just a week, in the lives of the children on the reservation.
When Your Mom Visits (Part 1)…
Mar. 23, 2012—This semester, I knew I wouldn’t be going home for quite some time because I would once again be going on a mission trip for Spring break. Thus, I was super excited when my mom found really cheap flight tickets and was able to come visit me! As a teacher, she had a week off...
Opening the Right Dore
Mar. 22, 2012—As we approach April 1 and all those acceptance letters come flooding in, my pitch on why I (and you) should pick Vanderbilt.
The Best Day Ever
Mar. 21, 2012—Today has quite possibly been the best day I’ve had in a while. Two things happened: one, I got to see an advance screening of The Hunger Games! And two, my family is here!
Guest Blog: Celebrating Writing at Vanderbilt
Mar. 21, 2012—Admissions Counselor Dustin Lynn on the Writing Studio and Undergraduate Writing Symposium.
The One Question Every Prospective Student Wants to Know
Mar. 19, 2012—Besides “how’s the food here?”– there is one question that is central to any prospective (or simply curious) student’s inquiries. I’m here to answer for you, in my humble opinion.
Girls on the Run
Mar. 16, 2012—This semester, I started volunteering for Girls on the Run. Girls on the Run is a national organization that teaches girls about self-esteem, positive relationships and healthy living.
Double ‘Dores: The Perks of Going to the Same College as Your Sibling
Mar. 15, 2012—I was the only student from my high school who came to Vanderbilt this past fall. However, I knew one other person when I arrived to campus. My older brother Ryan is a junior at Vandy. Attending the same college as Ryan has had many advantages, from little perks to having the opportunity to strengthen our relationship.
SEC Champs!
Mar. 14, 2012—As Erica blogged earlier, this past Sunday, Vanderbilt upset No. 1 Kentucky to win the SEC tournament title in the New Orleans Arena. My friends and I had docked in the New Orleans Port at 8 am that day. We had just finished our week-long spring break Cruise. There was no hesitating when we decided...
MOSAIC ’10
Mar. 13, 2012—With MOSAIC weekend coming up in just two days, I started thinking about my own experience visiting Vanderbilt for MOSAIC two years ago, and how it helped me to decide that Vanderbilt was the place I was meant to be.
SEC Champions!
Mar. 11, 2012—This just in. The Commodores have stunned the top-ranked University of Kentucky Wildcats in the SEC championship, and thus snapping the Wildcats’ twenty-four game win streak and becoming the SEC champions for only the second time in school history!